AECOM Engineering & Quantity Surveying Bursary
AECOM
AECOM's bursary supports South African undergraduates in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering and quantity surveying, with funding up to R100,000 per year, a laptop, and a guaranteed work-back at AECOM after graduation.
- Amount
- Up to R100,000 per year + R8,000 laptop
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Duration
- Full degree duration (renewable subject to performance)
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
AECOM supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Highly motivated with genuine passion for the built environment
- ✓ No prior work experience (fresh students encouraged)
- ✓ Grade 12 applicants: minimum 75% average
- ✓ Tertiary applicants: minimum 65% average in most recent results
- ✓ Registered or intending to register full-time at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- ✓ Studying toward Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Quantity Surveying
- ✓ Maintain a consistent 65%+ average to continue receiving bursary support
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fees up to R100,000 per annum
- ✓ Prescribed books (within the R100,000 cap)
- ✓ Accommodation (within the R100,000 cap)
- ✓ Laptop up to R8,000
- ✓ Mentorship and career development support
- ✓ Vacation work at AECOM
- ✓ Guaranteed graduate role on successful completion
Work Commitment
AECOM bursary recipients are expected to work for AECOM after graduation for the same number of years that the bursary was awarded.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your AECOM bursary application
- 1
Watch AECOM's South African careers pages for the 2027 bursary notice; in recent years the window has closed in mid-to-late November
- 2
Complete the online application form
- 3
Upload your matric results or latest tertiary transcripts
- 4
Submit proof of acceptance / registration
- 5
Submit your motivational letter and CV
- 6
Attend assessments and interviews if shortlisted
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified ID copy
- 📄 Matric certificate or latest tertiary academic record
- 📄 Proof of acceptance or registration
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 CV
- 📄 Motivational letter explaining your passion for the built environment
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which fields does the AECOM bursary fund?
- Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Quantity Surveying at recognised South African tertiary institutions.
- How much does the AECOM bursary cover?
- Up to R100,000 per annum covering tuition, prescribed books and accommodation, plus a laptop up to R8,000.
- What academic results do I need for the AECOM bursary?
- Grade 12 applicants need a minimum 75% average. Current tertiary students need a minimum 65% average in their most recent results. To continue receiving the bursary, you must maintain a consistent 65%+ average.
- Do AECOM bursary recipients have to work for AECOM after graduating?
- Yes - recipients are expected to work for AECOM for the same number of years that the bursary was awarded, gaining structured experience as a graduate engineer or quantity surveyor.
When do 2027 applications open?
AECOM has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
Bursary listings show AECOM's South African bursary closing in mid-to-late November in recent years (15 November 2024 for the 2025 intake and 21 November 2025 for 2026). As of 12 October 2026 AECOM's own site showed no 2027 bursary window, so confirm the dates with AECOM before relying on any closing date.
Check AECOM's official siteInformation verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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